Key Themes in U.S. History REVIEW

What is the purpose of studying key themes in U.S. history?

• To memorize dates and events

• To understand various peoples, cultures, and advancements

• To focus only on wars

• To ignore cultural aspects

What does the term "theme" refer to in the context of history?

• A specific date in history

• A big idea used to explore a topic

• A minor detail in a story

• A type of government

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven key themes in U.S. history?

• Patterns of Population

• Uses and Abuses of Power

• Economic Growth

• Spiritual Life and Moral Codes

Why is it important to study history with themes in mind?

• It helps to memorize facts easily

• It allows for a deeper understanding of events

• It focuses only on political events

• It simplifies history into one perspective

What is the total number of people who live in an area, country, or region called?

• Demography

• Identity

• Population

• Morality

What was the movement of millions of African Americans from the South into the North, Midwest, and West between 1916 and 1970 known as?

• The Great Migration

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The American Revolution

How did some leaders in history gain their authority?

• Through democratic elections only

• By inheritance only

• Through force or violence

• By being the wealthiest individuals

How has power historically affected the type of work people do?

• It has no effect on work types.

• It determines who does the work and how it is valued.

• It only affects the amount of work done.

• It only influences the tools used for work.

What industries were mentioned as employing people in the mid- to late 1800s?

• Textile and agriculture

• Railroad and mining

• Technology and finance

• Education and healthcare

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A peaceful migration of settlers

• A forced relocation of Indigenous people

• A trade route between nations

• A path for gold miners